The public is invited to tour 22 homes in Coon Rapids competing in the 2017 Coon Rapids Arts Commission Holiday Lighting Contest! The nearly two dozen homes are scattered throughout the city and have entered one of two categories: still or motion.

A big honor for the Coon Rapids fire chief who led the charge to secure funding for an overpass at the Hanson Boulevard railroad tracks.On November 8, John Piper received the transportation advocate award from the Minnesota Transportation Alliance at its ...

A holiday comedy for the whole family is about to take place at the Bunker Hills Event Center. It’s Christmas Eve in Minneapolis and a young Star Tribune newspaper reporter, on the brink of being fired, has been assigned a last chance story abou...

Stay informed this winter with the Snowplow Hotline, offered by the City of Coon Rapids. Call 763-755-2880, menu option 3 to find out when the plows got out on the roadways, when routes are estimated to be completed and hear other snow plowing relating in...

Members of the Coon Rapids Arts Commission would like to congratulate the winners of the 2017 Arts Commission Photo Contest. The contest took place from June 1 - September 15, 2017 and the theme for this year was "Nature." Amateur photographers ...

Plans continue to move forward on the Riverdale Station Apartments, located next to the Northstar Commuter Rail station on Northdale Boulevard (behind Target) on land owned by the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority. Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates ...

According to data from the 2016 Uniform Crime Report, crime statistics in the city went up slightly in a few areas as compared to 2015, but rates are still lower overall than historical averages. The number of robberies decreased significantly in 2016 as ...

The Minnesota Blue Ox will soon make their debut in Coon Rapids as the newest team in the U.S. Premier Hockey League.The team, owned by several people including Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau, will be playing at the Coon Rapids Ice Center. &...

Residents who live in the southern portion of the city, mainly south of the double railroad tracks, may see crews from Xcel Energy pruning trees this fall. Crews are expected to be in the area sometime beginning in September to prune trees around the comp...

Back by popular demand! The City of Coon Rapids will host another informational forum about Orrin Thompson ramblers. Orrin Thompson built about 25 percent of the homes in Coon Rapids starting in the 1950s. Why have they stood the test of time so well and ...

The City Council discussed the preliminary budget for 2018 at the September 5 City Council meeting. Final approval of the budget and levy will take place after a public meeting held in December. Property owners will receive a notice of the hearing and the...

Construction is underway on the city’s first splash pad! As part of a brand new park being built on the grounds of the Coon Rapids Ice Center, located at 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd., this park is an exciting new feature for this community gathering place on ...

The City of Coon Rapids is offering a new email list for subscribers if they want to sign up for notifications related to City Ordinance changes. This new list, effective immediately, will provide information about proposed ordinance changes, much like a ...

Coon Rapids residents who wish to treat their ash tree(s) using safe, chemical injections can now take advantage of the City’s Emerald Ash Borer Injection Program through its contracted tree service, YTS companies, LLC. In 2017, YTS is offering ...

In February 2017, the City Council approved a Preliminary Development Agreement with Centra Homes for a development project on the City-owned land on the south side of Coon Rapids Boulevard, generally between Egret Boulevard and Avocet Street. The first p...

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a residential development next to the Northstar Commuter Rail station on Northdale Boulevard (behind Target) on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coon Rapids City Center located at 11155 Robinson Dr...

The first Emerald Ash Borer infestation has been discovered in the northern part of Coon Rapids.The City Forester discovered the infected tree in late February in the 500 block of 127th Lane near Bunker Hills Regional Park. It was found on a City-owned bo...

Spring fever has hit Bunker Hills Golf Club early this year thanks to warm January temperatures! Golfers are invited to practice their swing on the driving range, which will open Thursday, January 19 at 8 a.m. – the earliest the course has ever ...

A new park will be built on the grounds of the Coon Rapids Ice Center (11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard) in 2017. The park, known as Boulevard Park for now, will feature a splash pad, park equipment for all ages, landscaping and trails. The park will be the o...

The Recycling Association of Minnesota has awarded Coon Rapids Recycling Coordinator, Colleen Sinclair, with the 2016 Recycler of the Year Award for her innovative programs, educational opportunities and event coordination efforts.

If your dog is not vaccinated for rabies, you could now face a misdemeanor charge due to an update in City ordinance. In November, the City Council revised the ordinance, which now makes it a misdemeanor to not have your dog vaccinated against rabies. Vio...

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center now has self-serve paper shredders available for residents to use during all operating hours, five days a week. Residents are responsible for shredding their own paper and staff will recycle material once you’re done.

Participating in a city commission may be the perfect fit for you! Citizen volunteer commissions advise the City Council on a variety of issues and are an important part of the community. Attendance at a monthly meeting is required. Each position is a t...Read more...

Download the City of Coon Rapids app, available for iPhone and Android devices, beginning February 1. Find news and information, event calendars, report city maintenance issues and more with this easy tool! You can also set the app to allow push notificat...Read more...

City and county officials hope a major reconstruction project on Hanson Boulevard will improve traffic flow north of Highway 10 and reduce the number of crashes.Dozens of residents turned out at the Coon Rapids City Center on Wednesday night to learn more...

A scare Monday night for the driver of a car that made a wrong turn and ended up on the double railroad tracks near Egret Boulevard. Authorities say the driver, a 51-year-old St. Paul woman, was trying to turn onto Eagle Street but her GPS direc...

The City Council approved the 2018 city budget and tax levy this week.The property tax levy for 2018 is $26,845,674, which is a 4.8% increase from this year's levy. In addition to the final year of funding for the park referendum, the budget inc...

This week a new program was announced throughout the state that allows deaf and hard of hearing people the ability to make an emergency call.911 has always been the first call made when there’s an emergency but now that call can be a text."...

To clarify any confusion for drivers, a new sign has been installed at the pedestrian crosswalk signal on Round Lake Boulevard. The light flashes yellow when a pedestrian pushes the button to cross the road. A solid red light means mot...

Anoka County will be hosting an open house next week on a big reconstruction project that will impact motorists here in Coon Rapids.In 2019, the county plans to reconstruct Hanson Boulevard from just north of Highway 10 to just south of Main Street. &...

The entire building at Riverwind Park will be saved after all.As part of the park renovation project next year, the City Council decided earlier this year to salvage a portion of the existing building to continue to provide meeting space for groups who us...

Boulevard Plaza. That's the consensus from city leaders and staff on the new name for the area surrounding the Coon Rapids Ice Center which includes a new park. Plaza indicates there's more than one thing going on in the space includin...

Today is the day dozens of homeless veterans finally have a place to call their own. After only two months, the Stan Kowalski building on the former state hospital grounds in Anoka is opening its doors.The building was approved by inspectors this week and...

The Coon Rapids Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross this month to ensure all residents have working smoke detectors in their homes. If you're in need of any, call the fire department at 763-767-6429 and schedule an appointm...

A holiday comedy for the whole family is about to take place at the Bunker Hills Event Center. It’s Christmas Eve in Minneapolis and a young Star Tribune newspaper reporter, on the brink of being fired, has been assigned a last chance story abou...

The McCarthys are back in action at the Seasons Dinner Theater with a new holiday show called "A Taxing Christmas."Greg Eiden plays Richard Cummings, a man who's not so merry when he moves into a 55-plus community and learns he's about to be aud...

After weeks of renovations, countless man hours and dozens of donations, the first of three cottages at the old state hospital in Anoka is preparing to open its doors to homeless veterans.In just 14 days, this vacant building will become a home to 30 vete...

A national non-profit organization aimed at preventing gun violence is launching a local chapter here in the north metro. Sandy Hook Promise is led by several family members who lost loved ones in the December 2012 school shooting in Newton, Con...

After months of construction at Mercy Hospital, the new main entrance is open for business.On Thursday afternoon, Allina and Mercy Hospital officials were joined by foundation members and community partners to help celebrate the new enhanced front entranc...

Students at Anoka Ramsey Community College got an upclose and personal look at our universe this week. And they didn't have to travel billions of light years away. The Exploradome, a portable planetarium, made a visit to the college on Thursday....

Voters in the Anoka-Hennepin School District have overwhelmingly approved two ballot questions that will increase space and decrease class sizes.Question One, which provides operating revenue of $95 million over the next 10 years, passed with 16,681 yes v...

There will be one new face on the Anoka-Hennepin School Board starting next year. On Tuesday night, Anna Dirkswager won her bid for the District Four seat, replacing William Fields who did not seek re-election. Dirkswager received 2,751 votes wh...

A big honor this week for the Coon Rapids fire chief who led the charge to secure funding for an overpass at the Hanson Boulevard railroad tracks.On Wednesday, John Piper received the transportation advocate award from the Minnesota Transportation Allianc...

The Coon Rapids American Legion continues its search for a new home.The building on Crooked Lake Boulevard is being sold to the Northstar Community Church. And the church which will take possession in mid-December. But the sale of the building doesn't mea...

District 11 is teaming up with Anoka County and several other local organizations to educate the community about the exploitation and trafficking of youth.A community forum is set for Thursday, November 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Educational Service Ce...

Voters in the Anoka-Hennepin School District will head to the polls next week to determine the future direction of District 11. Two referendum questions are on the ballot."We're very excited at Coon Rapids High School for the opportunity to...

Toothpaste, deodorant and canned food. Those were just some of the items Coon Rapids High School students were looking for when they went trick or treating on Halloween.This is the fourth year DECA students and others have participated in the &q...

Progress continues on construction at the newest park in the city. This week, crews paved the trails at Boulevard Park which is located adjacent to the Coon Rapids Ice Center. Workers still need to plant trees and do other landscaping ...

If you were in the mood to shop and save money, there were lots of deals to be found this week at an annual event put on by local seniors.The Bazaar and Flea Market, sponsored by the Super Senior Club, took over the Coon Rapids Civic Center on Thursday. &...

Teachers in the state's largest school district have a new two year contract.On Monday night, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board signed off on the deal which includes salary increases for both experience and education in both years along with a two percent i...

Growing concerns about the overcrowding and outdated Anoka County Jail lead to a public forum this week addressing safety, space and increasing maintenance costs. Now a jail and justice system assessment could lead to future improvements."I...

The City of Blaine has a new police chief. Brian Podany has been hired as the new safety services manager and police chief, beating out four other candidates for the position. Podany is no stranger to the local law enforcement scene. &...

A new residential treatment program for people managing mental health conditions will open its doors on November 1 in Fridley.On Thursday, Touchstone Mental Health held an open house at its new location right next to the Mercy Hospital Unity Campus. &...

As the opioid epidemic grows, Walgreens announced this week that it's making the overdose spray Narcan available in all of its pharmacies nationwide.The medication, administered by nasal spray, can be used in the event of an overdose to reverse the effect...

A local boy scout troop from Coon Rapids helped a local senior apartment complex replace an old ragged American flag this week. A special flag ceremony was held Tuesday evening at Redwood Terrace apartments located off Coon Rapids Boulevard Exte...

Theater students at Anoka Ramsey Community College are kicking off their fall production.We caught up with the students Wednesday afternoon as they rehearsed for "Good 'N' Plenty," a comedy set in 1976, the bicentennial year. It center...

The Coon Rapids City Council has approved a joint powers agreement with Anoka County for the construction of an overpass at the double railroad tracks on Hanson Boulevard.More than 12,000 vehicles use this stretch of roadway every day, and now a reconstru...

Continued congestion and safety concerns has the city looking at ways to improve traffic flow in the Riverdale area.This week, the City Council accepted a proposal from the S-R-F Consulting Group to conduct a transportation assessment for the Riverdale ar...

The Bunker Hills Golf Club is moving forward with plans to improve more bunkers on the course.On Tuesday night, the City Council awarded the bid for the project to Hartman Companies Incorporated in the amount of $305,000. A total of 33 sand bunk...

Chipping and peeling paint is forcing the city to repaint the Hanson Boulevard water tower. This week, the City Council authorized the solicitation of bids for the project which involves the removal of the chipped paint and the application of a ...

The City of Coon Rapids is taking over the prosecution of criminal cases for the City of Fridley. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved an agreement with Fridley to prosecute all of its petty, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases beginn...

A hail storm earlier this summer left it's mark on areas of the north metro including at the National Sports Center in Blaine where 11 gazebos were severely damaged. Last week, employees from the Blaine Lowe's store volunteered their time to rep...

It's one of the most popular parks in the city and this week residents had the chance to share their ideas about upcoming renovations to Lions Coon Creek Park.The city hosted an open house Monday night to give residents a glimpse at the latest designs for...

It is Fire Prevention Week, a time when Coon Rapids firefighters make their annual visit to all elementary schools in the city.We stopped by Epiphany School on Wednesday morning where students were learning some important safety lessons from the Coon Rapi...

A local high school was recently awarded the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools Innovation Award. Northwest Passage is a public charter school located here in Coon Rapids."Not every student works in the traditional large public school...

Preliminary work is underway on a big reconstruction project on Highway 169 in Champlin.This week, crews began installing temporary traffic signals, constructing median crossovers and making wider turn lanes for the project, which stretches from East Hayd...

The year 2018 isn't even here yet but the city is already gearing up for the last big park improvement project planned in 2019.On October 9, an open house will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to discuss renovation plans for Lions ...

A consultant has been hired to do design and engineering work for a reconstruction project on Hanson Boulevard here in Coon Rapids. In 2019, Anoka County is planning to reconstruct Hanson Boulevard from just north of Highway 10 to just south of ...

The Anoka Technical College is celebrating a golden milestone this year, one that almost didn't happen.On Thursday night, the school marked its 50th anniversary by opening its doors to the public to give them a glimpse at the programs offered and demonstr...

Here's a sign the times are changing. Next year, the Anoka-Hennepin School District will offer a class on drones. The course will teach high schoolers how to build, program and fly the aircraft and will be offered at the STEP school in...

Anoka County is hoping to secure state funding to make more safety improvements on Highway 10 in Anoka.The county has applied for a grant through MnDOT's state highway freight program to make improvements at the Fairoak Avenue intersection and Thurston Av...

The increase in the highly toxic street drugs Fentanyl and Carfentanil are forcing the Coon Rapids Police Department to make changes to their evidence room. This week, the City Council amended the 2017 budget to allow the police department to ma...

A fundraiser for Youth First, which Coon Rapids recently joined, is coming up next week. The 15th annual Taste of Community is scheduled for Thursday, October 12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Green Haven Golf Course in Anoka. More than a ...

A Coon Rapids service organization, going strong since 1965, put on its biggest fundraiser of the year this week.On Thursday night, around 250 people turned out at Bunker Hills for "Sampler 17," an annual event featuring wine and food tasting, g...

After more than a decade of discussion, three cottages at the old state hospital in Anoka will be turned into housing for homeless veterans.On Thursday night, the first fundraiser for the project was held just feet from the historic cottages in Anoka. &am...

Just one month after Honda received approval to build a new car dealership in Coon Rapids, Nissan is moving forward with plans to relocate right next door.Last week, the Coon Rapids Planning Commission approved the site plan for Nissan to construct a 43,0...

The job placement rate for construction electrician graduates from the Anoka Technical College was 100 percent last semester. So, the tech opened another section for new students this semester.“Make sure it gets lined up on the mark, on the arro...

This year marks the first-ever national "Rail Safety Week." And the chair of the Metropolitan Council appeared in Coon Rapids this morning to talk about the dangers around crossings and train tracks for motorists and pedestrians. Minne...

As the hunt continues for the Coon Rapids American Legion to find a smaller building to operate out of, a church will call the current building home.Last week, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the North Star Community Church t...

YMCA facilities across the country are opening new welcome centers to help connect newcomers to community resources and build connections.Last weekend, the Emma B Howe YMCA held a community event as part of the YMCA's "National Welcoming Week" w...

For the last three years, Coon Rapids pet lovers have turned out in full force for the "Love My Pet Fair" event, bringing their favorite four-legged friend along for a day of interaction, play and fun.When it comes to Hollywood icons…...

Tight end David Morgan the second was one of three current Vikings players who came out Tuesday night for a eight station rotation of football skills training with teams from the Coon Rapids Athletic Association. The young football players got t...

More than three months after Coon Rapids experienced one of the worst storms in decades, residents are still recovering from the damage left behind."This is a major event," says Greg Brady, Chief Building Official.The hail storm Coon Rapids&...

A heads up for motorists who use Coon Rapids Boulevard Extension. The roadway will be closed at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks starting Monday so CenterPoint Energy crews can perform gas main replacement work in the area. &...

This week, the bids went out for bunker renovations at the Bunker Hills Golf Course.The project is expected to begin next March and be completed in May. Over time, sand bunkers deteriorate and liners become exposed. The plan ...

More than 1,000 people turned out at the Coon Rapids VFW last weekend for the third annual law enforcement appreciation event. This year, the event moved from the American Legion to the VFW to give it more space for all the food trucks, entertai...

Mercy Hospital is starting to see it's parking crunch ease up with the opening of a new parking ramp.The ramp, which features 329 spaces on three levels, officially opened to cars this week. The ramp was constructed on the north side of the hosp...

It's homecoming week at Coon Rapids High School and that means the crowning of a new king and queen!Seniors Rolon Green and Lauren Koss were named homecoming king and queen during the coronation ceremony on Tuesday morning. Following the ceremon...

With less than two months now until a school referendum vote in District 11, school officials are making sure the public is informed.The first of five public information meetings was held Thursday night at Coon Rapids High School. Those in atten...

A new restaurant is preparing to open its doors in Coon Rapids. Golden Corral was scheduled to open next week but the opening date has since been pushed back to September 28 as workers put the finishing touches on the restaurant which is located...

Quite a sight at Sand Creek Park last weekend as Coon Rapids hosted the third annual Military Softball Appreciation Tournament. It's the first time the tournament has taken place in the north metro. More than 100 games were played at S...

The indoor sports hall at the National Sports Center is getting a big makeover thanks to their partnership with the Minnesota United.New, top of the line sports turf will soon be installed on the 100 yard by 70 yard field, which is used for several sports...

Word from Best Buy this week that the company is closing two stores in the Twin Cities including one here in the north metro.The Best Buy store located off Highway 65 near 109th Avenue in Blaine will be closing for good on October 28. Store empl...

People across the nation paused Monday to mark the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. And once again, the Main Street bridge here in Coon Rapids served as a tribute to those who protect and serve.Local first responders along with members of t...

The 18th annual senior safety camp took place this week where over 100 seniors learned from local experts speaking on a variety of topics ranging from home safety to money management."It makes you aware of all the things you do in your home that you ...

Students at Hoover Elementary learned about the crossing gate on a bus along with several other safety features this week. Tuesday's visit was part of the "Safety Dog Bus Tour" hosted by the First Student Bus Company. This wa...

Candy will be handed out after all in the Halloween Capitol of the World next month.For more than a month now, parade organizers faced backlash from the public for a decision that candy would not be handed out at this year's Halloween parades due to safet...

Congratulations are in order for the CTN sports department which won two national awards this week."Sportsnight" with Joe Yund and Howie Shapiro placed first in the "sports programming" category for a mid-sized cable station. &nbsp...

Fire officials are crediting working smoke detectors for alerting and likely saving the lives of four people after a home caught fire in the middle of the night.The flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. Friday at a home in the 200 block of 124th Lane on the e...

The Coon Rapids City Council adopted the preliminary tax levy for 2018 this week. On Tuesday night, the Council set the preliminary tax levy at just over $26.8 million. The city plans to continue its aggressive street reconstruction pr...

Classes have started once again for students here in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, and with the new year comes new changes, especially on the roadways."Kids are the most precious cargo anybody will ever transport and we want to take good care o...

District 11 officials welcomed students back to class with a special video they posted online.The video features Superintendent David Law who leads bus karaoke as he picks up school board members, staff and students on the way to school. In the ...

An annual event to honor the work of local law enforcement has a new home this year.The third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Event will take place at the VFW on Saturday, September 16 beginning at 2 p.m. The event features a K9 demonstratio...

A country music star who rose to fame while living here in Coon Rapids has returned to Minnesota to take part in the Tribute to the Troops charity motorcycle ride.Rockie Lynne formed the Tribute to the Troops charity as a way to pay respects to the family...

Anoka County hopes a new website will help it attract more investors and diversify the county's investor base. The site offers current and potential investors more than two-thousand pages of financial data that gives background related to its cr...

A city park in the northern part of Coon Rapids has a new amenity.Requests were made for the city to install a basketball court at Prairie Oaks Park which is just east of Hanson Boulevard and north of Main Street in the Wexford area. The Parks a...

A big improvement project will soon get underway on Highway 169 in Champlin.A $15 million roadway improvement project is expected to begin in the coming weeks and finish in the fall of 2018, and that means a big inconvenience for the more than 50,000 vehi...

Dozens of community members gathered this week to discuss ways we can improve water quality here in Minnesota.The meeting was held on Tuesday night at Anoka Ramsey Community College. Governor Mark Dayton asked community groups to host town hall ...

Sand Creek Park will soon be playing host to one of its biggest tournaments yet since the redevelopment of the park.The 2017 Minnesota Softball Military Appreciation tournament is taking place September 8-10. Members of the Army, Navy, Marines, ...

Last week, we told you about improvements being made at Coon Rapids High School, and this week, the renovations are complete as staff prepare to welcome students back for the new school year.The third floor of the 52 year old building underwent major chan...

A Coon Rapids woman is living out her dream with the help of an award she won two years ago from Comcast. Conita Johnson Arnold, president of C.J.A.Theater Productions, was named the Minnesota winner in Comcast's "Innovations 4 Entrepreneur...

When students return to Coon Rapids High School in less than two weeks they will see big improvements both inside and outside of the building. The third floor of Coon Rapids High School is getting a major face lift."I'm just really excited ...

A new study out this week shows Minnesota Heart Safe Communities are helping save lives.Allina Health researchers say people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a community designated as "Heart Safe" are four times more likely to rec...

The candy controversy continues in Anoka after an announcement two weeks ago that candy would not be handed out at this year's Halloween parades due to safety concerns.Parade organizers have faced backlash from the public following the decision and now th...

The city of Anoka could be getting another Kwik Trip. This week, the City Council approved the sale of three acres of city owned property at the corner of 7th Avenue and Buchanan Street. Kwik Trip wants to construct a 5,000 square foot...

It's State Fair time and besides the unofficial end of summer, it's also the peak season for Minnesota grown fruits and vegetables.On Wednesday, fresh melons made their debut at the Coon Rapids Farmers Market. It was also Kids Day with special a...

Honda has the green light to move forward with the construction of a new car dealership here in Coon Rapids.On Thursday night, the Planning Commission approved the site plan for the project which will be located in the Gateway Commerce Center at Highway 1...

Anoka County is warning that a reconstruction project on the Coon Rapids-Anoka border could cause some major delays for motorists.Work got underway this week on the improvement project which stretches from Round Lake Boulevard to 8th Avenue. The...

There will be at least one new face on the Anoka-Hennepin School Board following a public filing period which closed this week.Three seats are up for re-election this fall. William Fields, who currently represents District Four, is not seeking r...

Work is underway on a big reconstruction project near the National Sports Center. 105th Avenue between Highway 65 and Radisson Road is being reconfigured to improve safety. Two roundabouts will be added to slow traffic, the roadway wil...

Construction is underway on the city’s first splash pad! As part of a brand new park being built on the grounds of the Coon Rapids Ice Center, located at 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd., this park is an exciting new feature for this community gathering...

A Coon Rapids woman received something special this past weekend. 75-year-old Ruth Schmidt suffered a leg injury just over a year ago, which confined her to a wheelchair. But through a generous act of kindness, from a few good men, her life was ...

An apartment project could soon be constructed on the old Pederson Floral site off Coon Rapids Boulevard. This week, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for the project which calls for a 128 unit apartment building. There wo...

Filings for office opened this week for three seats on the Anoka-Hennepin School Board which are up for re-election this fall.Two of the seats, District 3 and District 6, represent portions of Coon Rapids. Filings continue until 5 p.m. on August...

A golf tournament that started in Coon Rapids is celebrating a big milestone this year. The 3M Championship, formerly known at the Coldwell Banker Burnet Senior Classic, is 25 years old.The tournament, which has been held at the TPC in Blaine fo...

Police officers in Coon Rapids and beyond joined residents in the fight against crime on Tuesday night. The annual "Night to Unite" event is aimed at promoting neighborhood spirit and building police-community partnerships to create sa...

The city is making changes to its Class B off sale liquor licenses. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved an ordinance revision that eliminates the two mile radius restriction between license holders and does away with the limit on the number of Cla...

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is gearing up for the start of another school year and they can't do it without a lot of staff.On Thursday, District 11 held its third annual job fair at the Educational Service Center in Anoka. For the past fe...

The search is on for the person or persons responsible for setting a playground at a city park on fire late last week.A neighbor discovered the fire just before 9 p.m. July 21 at Delta Park which is located in the 11000 block of Yukon Street. Au...

A portion of the Home Depot parking lot in Riverdale could be turned into retail space.Last week, the Planning Commission reviewed plans for two new retail buildings that would be constructed in the far north end of the Home Depot parking lot. O...

The Minnesota Blue Ox will soon make their debut in Coon Rapids as the newest team in the U.S. Premier Hockey League.The team, owned by several people including Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau, will be playing at the Coon Rapids Ice Center. &...

Metro Transit is hiking fares for the first time in nearly nine years. On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Council voted to raise regular route bus and rail fares by 25 cents starting October 1. The Met Council chair says it was not an easy...

Local artists are bringing Anoka County Library cards to life. The artwork of six local professional and student artists is being featured on the cards, everything from trees and a creek to a hazy sunshine and a deer path. Current libr...

The Anoka County Fair is in full swing. Of course, you can find plenty of rides, games and food. And there's also a family favorite, the animal barns. On Thursday, the rabbit and poultry barn was filled with around 90 rabbits...

Some of the best pro golfers in the world will descend on Blaine next week for the annual golf tournament which is part of the PGA Champions Tour. The fun starts Monday, July 31 with a Pro-Am and continues the entire week with other activities. ...

Another step forward this week for a major apartment project planned near the Northstar Commuter Rail station.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Riverdale Station Apartments. The plat creates three lots: one...

District 11 hopes parking lot changes will improve safety at a Coon Rapids elementary school. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a plan that expands the parking lot at Adams Elementary. Currently, students are being dropped of...

A Coon Rapids police officer is being honored for his work to keep our roads safe. Officer Dan Freiberg was one of 43 law enforcement members honored before Tuesday night's Twins game for being a DWI All-Star. Freiberg, who's been on t...

The Schwan's USA Cup has called Blaine home for 33 years with more than 20,000 teams and more than 56,000 games played over the course of the tournament's history.This year, Minnesota soccer fans have something to be even more excited about. The Minnesota...

The Springbrook Nature Center will soon show off two improvement projects recently completed at the park.The grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, July 29 from 1-4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 1:15 p.m. A new outdoor amphitheat...

The end of July is almost here and that means it's Anoka County Fair time. This year's fair runs July 25-30. Admission covers entry into the fair as well as the grand stand events. Children 6 and under are free. In ...

If you have business to conduct this month at a license center, a word of warning. A major computer upgrade is forcing the closure of license centers for several days.Here in Anoka County, all five license centers will be closed between July 20 ...

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market has opened for the season. Dozens of people turned out on the first day to purchase fresh food, everything from green beans, lettuce and cucumbers to potatoes, beets and zucchini. There's also jams, jelli...

The Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Program is keeping kids of all ages busy this summer through their wide variety of programs, activities and classes.This week two 8-year-old boys get to build and program Lego cars."It's a program that just keep...

Coon Rapids High School is looking for nominations for a new Hall of Fame that is being created this coming school year.The new Hall of Fame will recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the school through athletics and activities. &amp...

A Coon Rapids High School holiday concert recorded by CTN has won a national award.The concert, recorded last December, took the first place award in the professional "local performances" category of this year's Hometown Media Awards. ...

Changes are coming to the way recycling is collected at apartment buildings in the city. This week, the City Council adopted a new ordinance that requires recycling pickups at least once a week."Really you can recycle 60-80% of your waste,&...

A second car dealership is poised to go into the Gateway Commerce Center at Highway 10 and Hanson Boulevard.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved another amendment to the planned unit development which, at one time, included plans for a hotel, bank,...

We hear a lot about sibling rivalry. But kids from one local family are working together to grow a disc league that they started in the backyard of their home last summer."It’s great, it’s really fun, it’s real...

Construction will soon begin on the newest park in Coon Rapids.On Tuesday night, the City Council awarded the contract for Boulevard Park to Custom Builders Incorporated in the amount of approximately $718,000. That amount does not include the p...

The Council awarded the contract for new street lighting in two areas of the city this week. Protek Lighting Solutions was the low bidder with a price of approximately $340,000. Main Street in the Riverdale area is one spot that will see the new...

The Springbrook Nature Center is about to unveil a couple of new improvements at its home in Fridley.The Nature Center recently completed work on a community amphitheater that will seat around 150 guests. It will be used for nature education pro...

The newest team in the U.S. Premier Hockey League will be calling Coon Rapids home. The Minnesota Blue Ox will be playing at the Coon Rapids Ice Center following action by the City Council this week. The team, which is owned by several...

The Anoka Hennepin School District is moving forward with plans to ask voters to approve a bond and levy referendum this fall.At Monday night’s School Board Meeting, the two ballot questions were laid out. The first question asks for $...

July is here and that means it’s time for the annual 4th of July Celebration in Coon Rapids. This year’s festivities run from July 2-4.The celebration officially kicks off Sunday morning on the right foot with a race. &nb...

With summer in full swing and the 4th of July quickly approaching, many families will be spending time at the lake or pool. And while the water can be fun, it can also be dangerous, especially for young children. But a free program at ...

Coon Rapids firefighters took off their boots this week to raise money for a good cause.Firefighters spent three days at the corner of Main Street and Northdale Boulevard collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They accepted...

The man who literally built much of Coon Rapids has died.Jim Stanton passed away last weekend at the age of 81. But his legacy will live on through the many residential and commercial projects he helped build here in the city and beyond."Jim loved de...

Coon Rapids firefighters will hit the street next week to raise money for a good cause. The "Fill the Boot" campaign will take place June 26-28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Firefighters will be in the area of ...

The wait is finally over. Coon Rapids first brewery and taproom opened its doors this week.Alloy Brewing, which is the brainchild of four local men, is located on the southside of Coon Rapids Boulevard just east of Crooked Lake Boulevard. &n...

Changes are coming to the way recycling is collected at multi-unit housing developments in the city. On Tuesday night, the City Council introduced an ordinance that requires recycling to be picked up a minimum of once per week instead of the cur...

Some of the biggest names in golf will be returning to Blaine this summer for the annual 3M Championship.On Monday, It was media day at the Tournament Players Club of the Twin Cities. Following a round of golf, a lunch and press conference was h...

Quite a sight in parts of Coon Rapids Sunday morning after a line of severe storms swept through the city.It looked more like winter in the eastern part of town with an accumulation of not snow but hail. That hail stripped leaves from the trees ...

Sunday’s hail storm caused significant damage at the Loaves and Fishes vegetable farm here in Coon Rapids. Volunteers are now hard at work trying to replace what Mother Nature took away.This garden is just under an acre and is one of t...

A fire lit up the night sky in the northern part of the city this week. But it wasn’t an accident. Firefighters intentionally burned an old home along Main Street to the ground as part of a training exercise."This is my first time, so it&am...

The annual summer in the city meetings held at parks across Coon Rapids kicked off this week.Dozens of people gathered at Pheasant Ridge Park on Tuesday night for the event. City staff from various departments set up informational booths and ans...

A Coon Rapids police officer and his K-9 partner, on the job for just a year, are at the head of their class. This week, Officer Kim and his partner Ike won the first place award for "Rookie Dog Team" in the U.S. Police Canine Associat...

In just over a month, construction could be underway on the newest park in Coon Rapids.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved the final plans for Boulevard Park and ordered the advertisement for bids for the project."We’re just excited...

Work continues to progress on the reconstruction of Foley Boulevard.This week, the first two of three asphalt layers were placed on Foley Boulevard between Egret Boulevard and Northdale Boulevard. Next week, crews will begin to place sod and see...

Coon Rapids celebrates the fourth of July with several events for the entire family, and the success of last year’s inaugural Firecracker 5K has organizers creating a bigger and better event in 2017.Last year the Coon Rapids running community ca...

Construction on a new trail on Egret Boulevard will begin later this month. On Tuesday night, the City Council awarded the contract for the project to Barber Construction in the amount of $380,000. The trail will be constructed on the ...

The City Council awarded the contract for the construction of a new trail on Coon Rapids Boulevard Extension on Tuesday night.Forest Lake Contracting won the bidding process with a bid of just under $408,000. The new paved 10 foot wide surface w...

Two new police officers are hitting the streets here in Coon Rapids. The officers were sworn into office during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Geoff Neumann grew up in St. Michael and has been a police officer in Moorh...

Another school year has come and gone. Last weekend, the Class of 2017 bid farewell to Coon Rapids High School.The graduates, along with family and friends, gathered at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis Sunday for commencement. This year&a...

A tick-borne disease known as Powassan has been confirmed in six Minnesota counties so far this year including here in Anoka County. And with summer here, officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for a higher concentration of ticks.&...

After two years of renovation work, a major reconstruction project is officially complete at Sand Creek Park.Mayor Jerry Koch along with other city officials helped cut the ribbon in a special ceremony last Friday night. Hundreds of people came ...

Emergency bridge repair work has forced MnDOT to close the 4th Avenue bridge over Highway 10 in Anoka. The bridge, which is located just east of the Rum River, is closed to traffic so crews can do repair work on the piers and other structure ben...

The end of the school year is upon us and that means graduation for some elementary school students here in Coon Rapids.Fifth grade students across Coon Rapids are graduating from the DARE program which is taught in all elementary schools in the city. &am...

Teens looking for something to do this summer could land a free membership at the YMCA.The ’Y’ is offering kids entering ninth through 12th grade a free membership at its 25 locations across the Twin Cities on a first come, first serve basis. Al...

Local seniors celebrating decades of wedded bliss were honored during a special ceremony this week.John and Ann Wiggins were married in Charles City, Iowa back in 1967 and are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. All 19 couples ...

An overpass at the railroad tracks on Hanson Boulevard will likely become a reality following action by the State Legislature late this week.It took three extra days but lawmakers finally passed a $46 billion budget early Friday morning including a bondin...

The Coon Rapids Teen Center, which has been housed at the Riverwind Park building for many years now, is closing its doors for good.As of June 1st, the Teen Center will no longer be in operation. Instead, the city is partnering with Youth First ...

After more than three decades on the Coon Rapids police force, a well-known officer retired this week. Pat Carlson spent his career helping to make the city a safer place but it’s his work with local school children that won’...

The City Council has approved a joint powers agreement with Anoka County for the reconstruction on Main Street near the Coon Rapids-Anoka border.The project involves the widening of Main Street between 7th Avenue and Wedgewood Drive to include a two-way l...

New street lighting is coming to two different areas of the city. Last week, the City Council accepted the plans and authorized the bidding process for the LED conversion project. Main Street in the Riverdale area is one spot that will...

School lunch is going to cost a little bit more starting this fall. This week, the Anoka Hennepin School Board approved a five cent increase for the 2017-2018 school year. The increase puts an elementary lunch at $2.40, and lunch at th...

A District 11 student is being honored for her artistic work that is being featured on a reusable bag.Jessica Lundquist, who attends Anoka Hennepin Regional High School, has been named the winner of the fifth annual Minneapolis Farmers Market Reusable Bag...

A new housing development is being pitched for a vacant and highly visible area of Coon Rapids Boulevard.On Wednesday evening, dozens of people turned out at the Coon Rapids Civic Center to learn more about the plan being proposed by Centra Homes. &nb...

A spike in student enrollment has District 11 officials proposing to construct two new elementary schools as part of a referendum that will be on the ballot this fall. A series of public meetings on the plan started this week."We’...

Officers from across Anoka County gathered Wednesday for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service.The yearly tradition honors those who’ve served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Officials read off the names of all Anoka County officers kille...

The planning process for the Northern Lights Express passenger rail project is complete but it still needs funding in order to become reality.On Thursday evening, an open house on the project was held in the Coon Rapids Civic Center. Members of ...

Across the U.S., May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. And last weekend, the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County held its annual 5K Walk for Mental Wellness.The sunny weather brought out more than 200 people to the Coon Rapid...

An auto dealership on Woodcrest Drive is planning to tear down their building and construct a bigger one in its place.On Thursday night, the Planning Commission approved the site plan for the project proposed by the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram auto dealers...

A new truck dealership is coming to the Evergreen Industrial Park.Company officials from Rihm Kenworth took part in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday afternoon. The company is constructing a full service facility in the 9400 block of Evergre...

For years it’s sat vacant. But a new housing community could be coming to what’s known as Port Riverwalk on Coon Rapids Boulevard.Port Riverwalk is located between Avocet Street and Egret Boulevard, a highly visible and heavi...

As the measles outbreak continues to grow in Minnesota, Allina Health is restricting visitor access at all of its hospitals and clinics. Effective immediately, children under the age of five are not permitted in Allina hospitals unless they are ...

Thinking of a home remodel? Then you won’t want to miss an upcoming remodeling tour in Coon Rapids featuring six homes that feature everything from new kitchens and bathrooms to backyards that feel like an island retreat."It was the, hopefu...

The site plan for a proposed residential development near the Northstar Commuter Rail station will be considered by the Coon Rapids Planning Commission next week.Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates is proposing to construct a four-story 181-unit market r...

District 11 residents can learn more about a proposed school bond referendum starting next week. Five public meetings are planned through the end of the month including one at Coon Rapids High School on Thursday, May 18th in the school cafeteria...

With just two weeks to go, there's still plenty of work left for state lawmakers to complete at the Capitol. In addition to a new budget, they're trying to come to an agreement on a bonding bill for public works projects.The ci...

The City Council wants to salvage a portion of the existing building at Riverwind Park when it's redeveloped next year. That was the direction given to city staff at a Council work session this week. The remodeled building wou...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County. And they're getting ready for their biggest fundraising event of the year.The eighth annual 5K Walk for Mental Wellness is coming up on Saturday, May...

Back in December, a Minnesota mission trip to help the people of Cameroon, Africa nearly ended in tragedy for one of its members. And what happened at an aging hospital that was built by the British in 1956, inspired a fundraising campaign here at home.&a...

A fifth grader at Mississippi Elementary school got a big surprise during lunch on Wednesday. Firefighters presented Payton Anderson with the honorable mention award she received from the Minnesota State Fire Chief's Association for the...

Hundreds of local students experienced nature at Bunker Hills Regional Park this week as part of the 51st annual University of Minnesota Extension Natural Resource Field Trip. "We're on this field trip to learn about science and nature,&quot...

The Anoka Hennepin School Board made the decision this week to move forward with a school bond referendum this fall.If approved by voters, the money will be used to build new elementary schools in both Blaine and Ramsey as well as fund improvements at all...

The Coon Rapids Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross to help save lives. Thanks to a generous donation, firefighters will be installing 300 smoke detectors in homes that need them next month. Fire officials say the...

Ramsey is home to the country's first pollinator-friendly community solar garden, producing not only honey, but renewable energy.Travis Bolton, Bolton Bees says, "Without bees we lose a huge percentage of the fruits and vegetable we eat."Followi...

If you've seen a little rust or sediment in your tap water recently, not to worry, utility crews are out flushing fire hydrants in the city.Crews have been out working east of Highway 10. They're flushing a little more than 1,600 fire hydrants, ...

The National Sports Center is inviting the public to a town hall meeting next week. It will take place on Tuesday, May 2nd at 6 p.m. in the Grand Hall inside the Welcome Center. The meeting is part of a master planning process underway...

Plans for a new elementary school on the campus of the National Sports Center are moving forward.Late last week, the Blaine City Council approved the final plat for the project which will be located near the intersection of 105th Avenue and Davenport Stre...

The Anoka County Parks Department will soon host its annual free Kids Fishing Clinic at the Coon Rapids Dam.On Saturday, May 6th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can bring the entire family out to learn how to fish on Cenaiko Lake. Other topics inclu...

Two new trails will be constructed in Coon Rapids this summer following action by the City Council this week.On Tuesday night, the City Council accepted the plans and authorized the bidding process for a new trail on Egret Boulevard. The trail w...

A new mental health treatment facility will soon be under construction here in the north metro.Touchstone Mental Health, Allina Health and Anoka County are partnering together in the opening of the new program for people dealing with mental illness."...

A new recycling service is coming to Coon Rapids. This week, the City Council approved an agreement with Simple Recycling for curbside textile collection. It won't cost the city or residents anything.The company will be accept...

Since 2013, the month of April is designated as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month here in Minnesota.In line with that, the Tents of Witness exhibit made a stop this week at Anoka Ramsey Community College. There were five tents on display ...

The Anoka County Courthouse is once again taking part in Law Day by opening its doors to the public. This year's event will take place on Friday, April 28th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to free legal assistance clinics, v...

If you commute in the Riverdale area, you know there are a few intersections that are congested and, at times, downright dangerous.One of those areas is on Northdale Bouelvard near the entrances to both Costco and Menards. A traffic study was re...

A lesson on water conservation is paying off for some kindergarten students at a Coon Rapids elementary school.On Wednesday, the non-profit group H2O for Life stopped by Hamilton Elementary to present Ms. Wefel’s kindergarten class with the firs...

Federal law is requiring all cities in Minnesota to develop a transition plan as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act.On Thursday night, the city held the first open house on the ADA plan. The city is in the process of collecting data on ...

Law enforcement officers across Minnesota are targeting distracted drivers. The statewide campaign kicked off this week and continues through April 23rd. Authorities say texting and driving has become a big problem. In fact, ...

An agreement has been reached between Coon Rapids and the city of Andover for the reconstruction of 133rd Avenue which acts as a dividing line between the two cities.On Tuesday night, the City Council signed off on a cost sharing agreement for the project...

An Anoka-Ramsey Community College art instructor will be taking her work abroad after being awarded the Community College Humanities Association Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome."Oh my God, I’m so excited," says Laura Miglior...

A church that started out in a movie theater hopes to soon have a permanent home in Coon Rapids.The Northstar Community Church is moving into the old Redeemer Lutheran Church building on Northdale Boulevard where it’s leasing space while negotia...

A piece of legislation making its way through the state house could change commutes for thousands of Minnesotans living in the North Metro."It took me 12 minutes of sitting at the same light, that’s a quarter of my commute, which is just ri...

Work resumed for the season this week on the Foley Boulevard reconstruction project here in Coon Rapids. The work this week focused on the installation of water mains and fire hydrants between Egret Boulevard and Northdale Boulevard. T...

Mixed results for Anoka County in an annual study that analyzes the health of every county in the nation.Here in Minnesota, Anoka County ranks 31st out of 87 counties based on health outcomes, an improvement from last year when the county came in 40th. &a...

Residents will see new sewer rates starting in May. The City Council recently approved a nearly five percent increase to sewer rates. Coon Rapids residents are charged sewer rates using a combination of a base fee and their winter quar...

Seasonal hours take effect at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center starting this weekend. The Recycling Center will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 8 p.m and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The evening hours run thro...

Food shelves across the state are in high gear as they compete for matching grants during Minnesota FoodShare’s March Campaign."It’s been a busy month," said Breanne Nelson, who manages the ACBC Food Shelf. Nelson has been th...

A local non-profit organization that helps people in need is celebrating a big milestone. Last weekend, Cars For Neighbors gave away their one-thousandth vehicle to Georgetta, a single mother of four who lives in Blaine. Meineke Car Ca...

A Coon Rapids Elementary school is hoping to become the first in the city to offer students a barrier-free playground."Our ultimate goal here is to have seamless transitions for all our students in wheelchairs," says Paul Anderson, Sand Creek El...

The future of the Riverwind Park building could become clearer as plans for redevelopment of the park continue to move forward.During a work session this week, it was the consensus of the City Council to conduct a feasibility study to determine what happe...

The Emma B. Howe YMCA is hosting a community open house next week. It will take place March 30 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Community members can access the YMCA for free to learn more about programs offered, use the fitness ...

More than a half-dozen city parks will see trail improvements this summer. This week, the City Council approved plans for the projects and authorized the solicitation of bids. The seven parks that will see trail reconstruction are: Bis...

Anoka-Ramsey Community College was recently named one of the top ten finalists for the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.Students, administrators and faculty members gathered to watch a live stream of the program announcing the million dollar win...

A community benefit to raise awareness about the issue of suicide will take place in Coon Rapids next weekend.The band Omission Republic plays a unique blend of soul rock and funk. The group is headlining a suicide prevention community benefit a...

After less than a year in business in Coon Rapids, a discount department store in the Riverdale area will likely be closing its doors.Gordmans announced this week that it's filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to liquidate its inventory and ...

A new church will move forward with its plans to convert an old grocery store into a place of worship. Back in November, the Answer in Jesus Church received site plan approval for the project at 105th Avenue and Foley Boulevard but they needed a...

A house on Main Street that's sat vacant for years will be torn down following action by the City Council last week. The Council accepted the donation of the property at 2245 Main Street from Shamrock Development. Most of the ...

A former Coon Rapids City Council member’s quick actions are being credited with saving a co-worker’s life.The incident happened back in early February at the Midwest Disability law firm on Northdale Boulevard. 29-year-old Ta...

It’s not a topic many people like to discuss: death. But the issue was front and center this week at a special event held at Faith Lutheran Church.Dozens of people turned out for the conversation on living and dying well. The...

A Coon Rapids High School senior is raising money for cancer research in a very unique way.Jack Johnson, DECA Vice President says, "Honestly, I woke up on a Saturday morning, my Mom came in my room and said, "Why is there a toilet in our yard?&q...

Construction is underway on a road improvement project to our north. Bunker Lake Boulevard is being reconstructed between Crane Street in Andover and Van Buren Street in Ham Lake. The existing two lane roadway will be reconstructed int...

We're now just three months away from the opening of a big summer attraction that will be getting a few improvements this season.In all, improvements at Bunker Beach total $85,000 and include upgrades to the Tidal Wave restrooms, painting of the ...

Coon Rapids firefighters responded to a house fire last weekend that was quickly contained thanks to the quick-thinking of a seven-year-old boy.On March 3, seven-year-old Ian Casady was surprised by some familiar faces at Morris Bye Elementary School.Ian ...

The first Emerald Ash Borer infestation has been discovered in the northern part of Coon Rapids.The city forester discovered the infected tree last Friday in the 500 block of 127th Lane near the Bunker Hills Regional Park. He was trimming trees ...

They had to get creative at this year’s Anoka County Polar Plunge due to the lack of ice from our unseasonably mild February.Instead of jumping into a hole in the ice, participants ran into Crooked Lake from the shore last Saturday. Mo...

A new parks and recreation brochure has been mailed out to all households in Coon Rapids. The 16 page color brochure is full of information on everything from upcoming community events to summer camps and programs for both kids and adults. &...

It may still be February but before you know it the road construction season will be in full force.This week, the City Council approved plans and specifications for street reconstruction this summer. A total of 10.5 miles of city streets will be...

A major stretch of Hanson Boulevard to our north is set to get a makeover next year.On Wednesday night, the Anoka County Highway Department hosted the first public open house on the reconstruction project. Preliminary plans call for the widening...

The National Sports Center is well known for its recreational facilities but it will soon be home to a new school.The Spring Lake Park School District is planning to construct a pre-K to fourth grade elementary school near the intersection of 105th Avenue...

A new program launched this week in Anoka County is aimed at fighting the opioid addiction epidemic by treating inmates with a drug that curbs cravings. "We are optimistic that this pilot project can be a template used for widespread implementation, ...

The city will continue to use the work crew program in the coming years. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a contract with the Minnesota Department of Corrections that runs through March of 2019. The Institution Community Wor...

Local city leaders gave an update on what’s happening in their communities at the annual State of the Cities luncheon this week.Nine cities took part in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce event at the Bunker Hills Event Center on Tuesday. &n...

Anoka Ramsey Community College is teaming up with Augsburg College in Minneapolis to offer a new program to complete a bachelors degree.The announcement was made at a special presentation at Anoka Ramsey on Wednesday. In addition to representati...

"He walked in a room and his smile lit up the room," says Sheri Schumaus, Jake’s Mother.In 2013, 21-year old Jake Schumaus died from a heroin overdose."Never in a million years would I have thought Jake would ever try heroin. I me...

The Anoka County Attorney's Office is joining forces with the Minnesota and Wisconsin attorney generals to combat opioid drug abuse. This week, a new public awareness campaign was launched. The 30 second public service announc...

If you're looking for a job, the Anoka Technical College is the place to visit next week. The college is hosting a career fair on Wednesday, February 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will open one hour earlier for high school and college s...

This year’s Snowflake Days Celebration is history but it ended on a high note last weekend with Family Fun Day at the Coon Rapids Ice Center. Photojournalist Steve Antus shows us some of the sights and sounds.

Hundreds of brave souls will be jumping into a chilly lake for a good cause later this month. The Anoka County Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, February 25 at 1 p.m. at Crooked Lake. So far, more than 500 people are registered to...

The final phase of the newest housing development in the city will soon be moving forward.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a resolution granting the final plat for Crescent Ponds Ninth Addition which is located on the southwest corner of Main S...

It's considered a public health crisis in many parts of the country: the problem of heroin and opioid drug abuse.Next week, the issue will be in the spotlight at a presentation sponsored by the Compassion Action Network. It will take pl...

Court reporting and captioning has become a high-demand profession, and Anoka Tech is the only college in Minnesota to offer the program."When we tell people we can write at 225 words per minute, their eyes bulge out of their head," says student...

A new trail will be constructed in the Wexford neighborhood just north of Main Street. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a joint powers agreement with Anoka County for the construction of a 10 foot wide paved trail on county property. ...

The search is over for the Snowflake Days medallion. It was found Tuesday morning after the 11th clue was posted online.Stuart Gates, who lives in Blaine, discovered the treasure wrapped in white duct tape behind tree bark at the base of three t...

It quickly became a cult classic and now you can check it out locally at Anoka Ramsey Community College.Theater students are staging The Rocky Horror Show this weekend and next. A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with...

A new study takes a look at the Upper Mississippi River and evaluates what to fix and what to protect. The study looks at the river from Lake Itasca to downtown Minneapolis, evaluating pollution, fish and other aquatic life.At the heart of Coon Rapids, th...

The DNR is hosting a dozen meetings across the state in the next month to get the public's input on the state's first-ever deer management plan. The closest local meeting will take place on Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Bunker Hil...

A big boost this week for a safety improvement project at a busy and dangerous intersection in Anoka. The city has been awarded seven million dollars in federal funds for safety improvements in the area of Highway 10 and Fairoak Avenue. &nbs...

The MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce hosted a special meeting in Coon Rapids this week to discuss issues related to railroad safety.Elected officials and city staff from Ramsey and Coon Rapids joined members of the Chamber of Commerce, who listened to Burli...

The flu is hitting hard across parts of the state and that has some local hospitals taking action to protect patients. This week, Allina announced it's restricting visitor guidelines at all of its hospitals. Children under five are ask...

The visitor center on the Brooklyn Park side of the Coon Rapids Dam is now open year-round. In the past, the visitor center reduced hours in the spring and fall and was closed in the winter. The center offers outdoor education and recr...

The original Herb Brooks statue will soon find a new home in the north metro. The Herb Brooks Foundation recently announced it's donating the six-foot tall statue to the National Sports Center where it will be located at the entrance to the Schw...

A 34-member task force has been meeting for nearly a year to determine the needs of schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.This week the "Fit for the Future" Task Force presented its findings and recommendations to the...

Safety concerns at a busy railroad crossing in Anoka have local and state officials looking for answers.The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently completed a feasibility study of the Ferry Street at-grade crossing and are recommending an overpas...

A new restaurant could be coming to Coon Rapids. Golden Corral, which bills itself as America's number one buffet and grill, is looking to open in the former Old Country Buffet location in Riverdale. There are currently just two locati...

Bills are moving forward in both the House and Senate to help secure funding for the construction of an overpass at the railroad tracks on Hanson Boulevard.Local officials want an overpass to increase public safety and reduce delays for motorists and firs...

An open house is taking place next week for an upcoming road construction project on the Coon Rapids-Anoka border. The open house is set for Tuesday, January 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Federal Cartridge in Anoka. Anoka County is plan...

Coon Rapids annual winter celebration is here!As in years past, there's a lot going on. Whether you like hunting for medallions, dancing or playing carnival games, there's plenty of fun to be had."I just encourage everyone to come out,&quot...

A proposed development project adjacent to the Northstar Commuter Rail station took another step forward this week.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved the station area plan for the Northstar Riverdale Transit Station. The plan includes f...

Volunteers will hit the streets next week to try to determine how many people are homeless in the area. The one day point-in-time count will take place on January 26 and include many locations throughout Anoka County including homeless shelters,...

The calendar may say January but it looks and feels a lot more like spring at Bunker Hills. This week the golf course opened its driving range to the public, its earliest opening ever."I’m basically doing this because I can today,...

Senior safety was top of mind in Anoka this week during a special forum put on by public safety officials.Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo shared some important information about seniors and crime. Palumbo was joined by Anoka County Sheriff Ja...

The city is in the process of creating a formal goose management plan and is seeking input from the public.An open house is planned on Tuesday, January 24th from 5 to 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. You can learn more about the draft plan, ...

A couple of park improvement projects are on the horizon here in Coon Rapids.On Monday night, city staff hosted an open house for the public to learn more about planned improvements at both Riverwind Park and Crooked Lake Park. Construction won’...

New rules are now in place that regulate development along a 72-mile stretch of the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities.The new rules, published in late December, replace a 40 year old executive order that previously regulated development in the Mis...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids Fire Department is giving young adults an opportunity to learn about a career in the fire service through hands-on training and education.The program is the first of its kind in Coon Rapids."This is just another ...

The Anoka County Sheriff is being honored for his work in the area of mental health. Sheriff James Stuart was one of two law enforcement leaders recognized on Monday by the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County. Stuart received the...

A new flag in honor of local law enforcement is on display at the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. The wooden flag, crafted by students from Andover High School's Technical Education and Robotics Club, was unveiled last week during a special cerem...

A big honor for a Coon Rapids High School graduate from the class of 2015. Kitana Holland was one of 17 youth selected by First Lady Michelle Obama to a student advisory board for a new public awareness campaign. It's called "Bett...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- One of the original anchor stores in Riverdale Village will soon be closing its doors.On Thursday, Sears announced it's closing 150 stores nationwide including its Coon Rapids and Mankato locations here in Minnesota. It als...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- As we change the calendar to a new year, there’s some changes on the Coon Rapids City Council. Two new members were sworn into office this week.Brad Greskowiak is the new representative in ward one. Gres...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A longtime DFL lawmaker from the north metro has a new role in St. Paul this session. On January 3, Melissa Hortman was elected minority leader of the House of Representatives."I think what voters are looking for is what ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- State lawmakers convened in St. Paul this week for the start of the 2017 legislative session.Coon Rapids is paying extra close attention to what's happening at the State Capitol this session in hopes of securing funding for a new overpa...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The new year is ushering in a big change at two local Allina hospitals.As of January 1, Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley share a single license and name: Mercy Hospital. They will be referred to a...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A Coon Rapids convenience store sold a one million dollar prize in the state lottery's annual Minnesota Millionaire Raffle. There are actually two top prizes in the New Year's Day drawing: one ticket was sold at the Kwik Tr...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A city building, used throughout the year by several groups in the community, could soon be downsized or torn down.The Coon Rapids City Council is discussing what the future of the Riverwind Community Center should be, with upgrades ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The end of the year is bringing change on the Coon Rapids City Council.On Tuesday night, Denise Klint and Ron Manning participated in their final City Council meeting representing the people of wards one and two. Klint serv...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The newest officer on the Coon Rapids police force took the oath of office this week.Mayor Jerry Koch read the oath of office to Officer Steve Minion during Tuesday night's City Council Meeting. Minion was born and...

ANOKA, Minn. -- Thirty years ago, Toys for Joy began their mission to ensure that all children in Anoka County have gifts under the Christmas tree each year.This year, the number of families in need in Anoka County is down but that didn’t stop d...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Planning is moving forward for a development project adjacent to the Northstar Commuter Rail station in Coon Rapids.Following its most recent meeting, the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the station area plan submitte...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A company in the Evergreen Business Park is expanding. The Planning Commission recently approved the site plan for an addition at American Preclinical Services at 8960 Evergreen Boulevard. The company, which does ...

ANOKA, Minn. -- A woman who knows a thing or two about the history of Anoka County is herself making history.Vicky Wendel is retiring from her job as program manager at the Anoka County Historical Society where she's officially worked for the pas...

ANOKA, Minn. -- The holidays are a time of giving, and here at the Anoka County Brotherhood Council food shelf, the holidays just got a little brighter for those in need.The Champlin American Legion presented ACBC with a $500 check this week as the food s...

ANOKA, Minn. -- A new survey shows a growing concern about class sizes in the Anoka Hennepin School District. In the survey, recently conducted by The Morris Leatherman Company, 20 percent of respondents said large class sizes was the most seriou...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- We want to take a moment to share with you some personal news involving one of our CTN family members. Karen has been absent from her co-anchoring duties on CTN News for the last month. She suffered a seizure in t...

BLAINE, Minn. -- A big boost this week for a program that helps victims of domestic and sexual violence.On Tuesday evening, the Alexandra House accepted a check for $150,000 from the TPC Rose, a non-profit group of women affiliated with the Tournament Pla...

ANOKA, Minn. -- Anoka County commissioner Scott Schulte is undertaking a new role in 2017. Last week, Schulte was elected "Second Vice President" of the Association of Minnesota Counties at the organization's annual conference. &nb...

ANOKA, Minn. -- An improv comedy troupe from Coon Rapids is used to performing for a 21-and-older crowd, but a new audience is challenging them to be both funny and family-friendly.‘Fantastic Voyage’ troupe member Travis Klinkner said ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The newest affordable senior housing complex in Coon Rapids is open for business.Last Friday, the River North Apartments, which are located adjacent to the Coon Rapids Ice Center, opened to the public. The 167 unit, senior ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A roadway on the western side of town could soon see an upgrade. The county is currently in the process of acquiring right-of-way property for the reconstruction of Main Street between Wedgewood Drive in Coon Rapids and 7th...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- District 11's new vehicle storage building in nearing completion. Work on the new building, which is located on the grounds of Northdale Middle School, started back in October. The new $2.5 million facili...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A new program at Coon Rapids High School will offer college credit to students who want to pursue a career in engineering. The new Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering will start to offer engineering courses next ...

ANOKA, Minn. - The Anoka County Historical Society has unveiled a new exhibit in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor."Getting it Done: Anoka County's Answer to World War II" highlights the county's...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids City Council adopted the 2017 budget and tax levy this week.The total levy is set at $25.613 million, which is 2.97% higher than this year. The overall city budget is around $76.5 million. Once aga...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The finishing touches are being put on a major remodeling project at the Coon Rapids Civic Center.For the last five weeks, crews have been working to give the 20 year old banquet facility a facelift. There's new ce...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A new church could be constructed on the site of an old grocery store in Coon Rapids.The Planning Commission recently approved the site plan and conditional use permit for Answer In Jesus Church at 105th and Foley Boulevard. &nbs...

BLAINE, Minn. -- A new grocery store has opened its doors in Blaine. The new 45,000 square foot Cub Foods store in Oak Park Plaza off University Avenue officially opened to the public on Thursday. The center used to be home to a Jubile...

ANOKA, Minn. -- After years of pushing for more funding, the State Legislature awarded Anoka Technical College $2,114,000 to upgrade its Automotive and Manufacturing Hub.The improvements, which are nearing completion, have been underway much of the year.A...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- For the second time this fall, a diverse group of community members has met to discuss police-community relations in Coon Rapids.More than two dozen people attended Thursday night's Transformative Circle meeting at the YMCA....

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids Kiwanis Club made a heart-felt donation this week.Five Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) were given to five worthy businesses and clubs in Coon Rapids and Anoka. They include: The Well Sports Tavern, ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- We're used to seeing firefighters in action, rescuing people, extinguishing fires and keeping the community safe. Now, get ready to see them in a whole new light."I just threw it out there. I said, 'T...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A license plate designed by a Coon Rapids woman is now available for purchase.The plate went on sale Thursday morning at license centers across the state. This summer, Michelle Vesaas won a contest to get her artwork featured ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Bunker Hills Event Center is hosting a musical comedy for the holidays."A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol" opened last week and continues through January 1st. Much of the action takes place in a small t...

HAM LAKE, Minn. -- The Seasons Dinner Theatre is kicking off the holidays with a sequel to one of their beloved holiday musicals."Three More Wishes for Christmas" brings Tim Homly back to the stage to reprise his role from the popular 1993 show ...

ANOKA, Minn. -- A police chase in the north metro Thursday afternoon ended with the suspect being shot by police.It happened before 1 p.m. after a man allegedly shot another man near a gas station in East Bethel and then took off.The chase, whic...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Bullying is a problem schools across the country face every year. Here in the Twin Cities, there is a local non-profit organization working to try to change that.On Thursday, the freshman class at Coon Rapids High School go...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Board members from townhome associations around the city gathered for a special meeting on Monday night.The city hosted a "Townhome Association Forum" in the council chambers at the Coon Rapids City Center. &n...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Community members who strive to make Coon Rapids a better place to live, work and play were thanked for their service Wednesday evening.Members of the City's various commissions were recognized during a dinner at the Bunker ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- If you're considering CenturyLink for high speed internet or cable service... you don't have to travel far to learn more about their products.Today, CenturyLink opened a retail store at 13060 Riverdale Drive in Rive...

ANOKA, Minn. -- Anoka County is responding to the recent wave of heroin overdose cases in the county by redoubling efforts to raise awareness about the danger of its use.A public service announcement aimed at young adults called last tag will air in sever...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- After two decades of use, the Coon Rapids Civic Center is getting a facelift. Work started this week on a major renovation project.It’s been a busy week at the Civic Center, with voters casting ballots Tuesday, an...

Written by Steve EricsonCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Dog owners in Coon Rapids now face a misdemeanor penalty if they fail to get their pet a rabies vaccination.On Tuesday night, the City Council adopted an ordinance that lays out the penalties for failing to ge...

Written by Steve EricsonCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The property an old flower shop sits on off Coon Rapids Boulevard is being rezoned.On a split vote Tuesday night, the City Council voted to rezone the Pederson Floral site and surrounding area from office, gen...

Written by Steve EricsonCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A well deserved honor for the Coon Rapids Recycling Coordinator. Colleen Sinclair recently received the "2016 Recycler of the Year" award from the Recycling Association of Minnesota. &n...

Written by Steve EricsonMINNEAPOLIS -- You can now use your smartphone to pay for Metro Transit bus and train fares. The new Metro Transit App, which was released Thursday, can be downloaded on iOS or Android devices. It will allow you...

Written by Jordann RylanceANOKA, Minn. -- Six heroin overdoses last Saturday involving five men and one woman left two people dead and one in critical condition.Investigators think the cases could be connected to a single source of the drug that was eithe...

Written by Steve EricsonCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids Police Department wants to know who's causing damage at a popular city park.The latest incident of vandalism at Lions Coon Creek Park occurred on October 16. Someone knocked over all ...Read on...

Written by Joe NelsonCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A low-cost, reproductive health clinic is forming a new partnership with a local college campus.The Nucleus Clinic, celebrating its 45th anniversary, will soon offer the clinic's services at Anoka Ramsey...

Written by Steve EricsonBLAINE, Minn. -- An accident at a Blaine business killed a truck driver this week.It happened just before 9 a.m. Tuesday at Gary Carlson Equipment in the 1700 block of Mankato Street. Police say the victim, a Missouri man...Read on...

Written by Steve EricsonANOKA, Minn. -- After years of steady or declining enrollment, the student population in the Anoka-Hennepin School District made an unexpected jump this year.As of October 1, District 11's enrollment stood at 37,200 studen...Read on...

Written by Steve AntusCHAMPLIN, Minn. -- Got veggies? That's the question now being asked at several District 11 schools as part of a new campaign.During lunch on Tuesday, students from Champlin Park High School stopped by Oxbow Creek E...

Written by Steve AntusCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Theater students at Anoka Ramsey Community College debut their fall play this weekend.The play "33 Variations" is based on the Diabelli Variations written by Beethoven near the end of his life. &nb...

Written by Steve AntusMAPLE GROVE, Minn. -- The Highway 610 extension project reached a major milestone this week.A grand opening celebration was held Thursday afternoon in Maple Grove for the roadway that's nearing its completion to connect with...

Written by Steve EricsonCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- If you drive 121st Avenue west of Hanson Boulevard, you've likely had to dodge construction cones and crews in recent weeks.That's because the Metropolitan Council is working to make improvem...Read on...

Written by Steve EricsonCOON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The city is already mapping out it's street reconstruction program for 2017. The assistant city engineer presented plans at a Council work session Tuesday night. They call for the ...Read on...

Written by Steve EricsonDULUTH, Minn. -- A Coon Rapids man is taking the reigns at the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth.Corey Leet, who's 36-years-old, will become the CEO on January 2.Leet is currently a research operations manager at Medtronic&a...Read on...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Striking nurses voted Thursday to end their walkout and approve a tentative agreement endorsed by union leaders this week. That agreement followed a 17 hour negotiating session with federal mediators at the Governor's mansio...

COLUMBUS, Minn. -- An Anoka County attraction could soon be a destination for more out of towners looking to get away for the weekend. Running Aces in Columbus is hoping to win big with the addition of a new hotel on their property. Offering harness racin...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The month of October brings with it Fire Prevention Week. Coon Rapids fire fighters stopped at each elementary school in the city this week to share ideas on fire prevention. This year's message is "don't wait,...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The third time was not the charm for striking nurses who once again rejected a new contract offer from Allina management this week. Monday's vote means 4,300 Allina nurses continue to walk the picket lines at five Allina hos...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Residents got a chance this week to learn more about a proposed residential development near the Riverdale Transit Station. About two dozen people turned out at an open house Monday night at the Coon Rapids Civic Center to see plans ...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Wintercrest Park in Coon Rapids will see long drives, birdies and tee pads, when a new disc golf course opens to the public. The 21-hole course is far from complete but crews are working to clear fairways and remove brush. Building t...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Cardinal pride is running high at Coon Rapids High School. It’s homecoming week and that means the crowning of a new king and queen. Seniors Jack Scheck and Kalley Harris were crowned homecoming king and queen during the co...

Written by Steve Ericson BLAINE, Minn. -- A Twin Cities-based beauty academy abruptly shut its doors for good this week leaving students and staff in limbo. Students we talked to outside Regency Beauty Institute's Blaine location Thursday afterno...

Written by Jordann Rylance COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Coon Rapids youth football players had a chance to learn some skills and drills from some of the very best in the game. Minnesota Vikings players past and present took part in a mini-camp for CRAA players t...

Written by Joe Nelson ANOKA, Minn. -- District 11 is taking steps outside the classroom to make sure more students succeed in school. Thanks to a grant from the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation, the district has purchased dozens of Wi-Fi hotspots for...

Written by Steve Antus COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- There's relief for city residents who have a need to shred documents but don't want to wait in long lines at the monthly collection. Two new self-service paper shredders are up and running at ...

Written by Steve Antus COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids Rotary Club is hosting a fundraiser in early October. The Bunker Hills Event Center will be the site of "The Rapids Sampler." There will be food sampling from Kendall's Tavern...

Written by Joe Nelson COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Much of the rain we see finds its way to the Mississippi River, and a new study on the river out this week shows both healthy trends and cause for concern. The Friends of the Mississippi River released its &quot...

Written by Jordann Rylance COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A popular indoor sports training facility in Coon Rapids is planning to relocate to accommodate its growing needs. Adrenaline Sports Center wants to construct a larger training facility in the city of Ramse...

Written by Steve Ericson COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Quite the scene in Coon Rapids last weekend as a moving tribute to fallen officers made its way through town. Police escorted a large semi truck through the streets to the American Legion for the second annua...

Written by Steve Ericson COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A tribute to all Coon Rapids police officers is now officially complete out in front of the City Center. Before Tuesday night's City Council Meeting, the police monument was officially dedicated. The...

Written by Jordann Rylance COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- A disease that destroys trees has been found not far from the Coon Rapids border. In late August, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed an Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Andover. The species c...

Written by Steve Ericson COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Plans continue for the construction of a brand new park in Coon Rapids next year. At a work session this week, the City Council discussed what amenities they would like to see at Boulevard Park which will be ...

Written by Joe Nelson COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- School is back in session at Anoka Ramsey Community College but it's not just the students working hard to earn high grades. This week, A.R.C.C. earned national recognition as one of the top community c...

Written by Steve Ericson COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Community and spiritual leaders gathered last weekend for the first-ever Interfaith Forum in Coon Rapids. Dozens of people took part in the forum on September 11th in the Coon Rapids Civic Center. The convers...

Written by Steve Antus COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Last Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. For many, it's a day to reflect on those tragic events which changed how we live. For the 10th stra...

Written by Joe Nelson COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The state's budget is helping more kids across Minnesota attend pre-school. During the last legislative session, lawmakers approved $25 million in funding for low income area schools to expand pre-kinde...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. And the Minnesota Humanities Center is using the occasion to honor 25 well deserving veterans including a Coon Rapids woman.

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. -- Thousands of nurses at five Allina Health hospitals in the Twin Cities voted Thursday not to accept a new contract from Allina Health and will begin to plan an open-ended strike.

FRIDLEY, Minn. -- When Randy Wall was four years old, he started bleeding out after a tonsillectomy. His mother, Betty, drove him as quickly as she could from their home in Mounds View to the nearest hospital in Minneapolis....Read on...

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Coon Rapids Arts Commission has released the lineup for this summer's Thursday Nights LIVE concert series at the Coon Rapids Dam. The concerts are free and begin at 7 p.m. Here's the list:

COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- The colder temps have many of us looking for more activities to do indoors. One area coach has a plan that could help train future Olympic athletes, keep adults fit and teach kids valuable safety lessons.

Plans continue to move forward on the Riverdale Station Apartments, located next to the Northstar Commuter Rail station on Northdale Boulevard (behind Target) on land owned by the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority. Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates ...

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a residential development next to the Northstar Commuter Rail station on Northdale Boulevard (behind Target) on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coon Rapids City Center located at 11155 Robinson Dr...

In February 2017, the City Council approved a Preliminary Development Agreement with Centra Homes for a development project on the City-owned land on the south side of Coon Rapids Boulevard, generally between Egret Boulevard and Avocet Street. The first p...

RMS, located on Evergreen Boulevard in Coon Rapids, recently received a “Manufacturer of the Year” award from the Manufacturers' Alliance. Companies are selected to win the award based on their demonstration of sharing best practices with their peers to b...Read more...

The Minnesota Blue Ox will soon make their debut in Coon Rapids as the newest team in the U-S Premier Hockey League. The team, owned by several people including Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau, will be playing at the Coon Rapids Ice Center. &...

A new parks and recreation brochure has been mailed out to all households in Coon Rapids. The 16 page color brochure is full of information on everything from upcoming community events to summer camps and programs for both kids and adults. &...

The Coon Rapids Ice Center is now home to Minnesota Sled Hockey, a group dedicated to hockey programs for people with physical disabilities. The program started back in 2005 in Richfield. Minnesota Sled Hockey President Eric Rud says he’s excited for the ...Read more...

A tribute to all Coon Rapids police officers is now officially complete out in front of the City Center. A new monument stands outside the department entrance and was officially dedicated in September. The statue, called the protector, features a police o...

Congratulations to 17 members of the Police Citizens Academy, who graduated from the class in November 2016. Members spent nine weeks learning about different aspects of the police department. From learning about firearms and defensive tactics, to underst...

Two new canine teams are out on patrol for the Coon Rapids Police Department.Officer Interna Kim and Belgian Malinois Ike, along with officer Brian Sternquist and Belgian Malinois Taz, graduated from training school in June. The canine units are assigne...Read on...

On Wednesday, February 3, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Coon Rapids Police were called to a crash scene located at Highway 10 and the Northdale Boulevard overpass (east of Round Lake Boulevard). Four cars were involved in the accident scene. One car was tor...Accident Information